Susan Meredith Howell

Susan Meredith Howell has a diverse and extensive work experience. Susan Meredith most recently served as Vice President Operations and Science at IBSS, starting in December 2022. Prior to that, they were Director of Business Operations at IBSS from February 2022 to December 2022.

Before joining IBSS, Susan held the position of Executive, Vice President Business Development at Lynker Technologies from September 2020 to February 2022.

From July 2019 to October 2020, Susan was the Vice President of the Environmental Business Unit at ERT, Inc. In this role, they managed a large staff and oversaw contracting across various programs and projects. Susan Meredith also played a key role in developing corporate strategies and expanding ERT's services.

Prior to ERT, Susan worked at Abt Associates from July 2013 to April 2019. Susan Meredith held the position of Senior Associate and was responsible for leading interdisciplinary staff, managing contracts, and driving business development efforts. Susan Meredith previously served as an Associate at Abt Associates from July 2013 to April 2016.

Susan's work experience also includes a role at Dewberry from August 2010 to July 2013, where they specialized in climate change and special initiatives. Susan Meredith led efforts to diversify the firm's work beyond the FEMA National Flood Insurance Program and provided advisory services to FEMA on flood insurance maps.

Susan began their career at Vanderbilt University, where they worked as a Research Assistant from July 2005 to August 2010. Susan Meredith taught graduate-level courses, served as a laboratory instructor, and conducted research funded by NOAA.

Before their time at Vanderbilt, Susan was a Scientist at the Skidaway Institute of Oceanography from 2001 to 2005.

Overall, Susan Meredith Howell has held various leadership and management roles, focusing on operations, business development, and environmental solutions. Their expertise spans multiple industries and organizations.

Susan Meredith Howell received their Bachelor of Science degree in Geology, Geography, and Remote Sensing from Georgia Southern University, where they studied from 2000 to 2005. Susan Meredith then pursued a PhD in Environmental Engineering at Vanderbilt University, completing their studies from 2005 to 2010. Prior to attending college, Susan attended Marist School, although no specific degree or field of study is provided for that period.